11Astronomical functions

11 Astronomical functions

(1) The Secretary has functions relating to optical astronomy. (2) Those functions include the following: (a) to operate, construct, develop and maintain national optical astronomy facilities; (b) to support optical astronomy facilities; (c) to consult and co‑operate with other persons, organisations and governments on matters relating to optical astronomy; (d) to facilitate access to optical astronomy facilities; (e) to develop, manufacture and provide instrumentation for optical astronomy facilities; (f) to support the development, manufacture and provision of instrumentation for optical astronomy facilities; (g) to support, encourage, conduct and evaluate research about matters relating to optical astronomy; (h) to support, encourage, conduct and evaluate educational, promotional and community awareness programs that are relevant to optical astronomy; (i) to publish (whether on the internet or otherwise) reports, papers and information relating to optical astronomy; (j) to advise the Minister about matters relating to optical astronomy; (k) to implement Australia’s international obligations in relation to optical astronomy; (l) such other functions (if any) as are specified in the regulations; (m) to do anything incidental to or conducive to the performance of any of the above functions. (3) Subsection (2) does not limit subsection (1).

Note: For delegation of functions, see section 23.